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Thanks for bringing this book to my attention @cariashley , what a wonderful read. And so sad. An aging couple in Norway live peacefully together after their daughters move out. The husband turns silent, giving the wife much time to think about all the things left unsaid - and their consequences. A sad and poignant book. Highly recommended!

(Pic: Tangiers, Morocco)

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Weak Pick, enjoyed it but wasn't blown away. If Scandi Noir came in a Lite version, this would be it. Writing is slightly YA-ish. All the normal stuff of the genre - rundown town, jaded cop, dark & forbidding forest. Pretty decent murder mystery, tackles some 'Issues', nicely done multiple narrative strands that weave together well. Slightly clunky twist, but it is gratifying. Didn't guess Whodunit till near the end.

Thrillers, mysteries, crime novels - really not my thing. I didn‘t find this creepy or suspenseful in particular, and I disliked the deliberate and obvious withholding of information from the reader (as in “He asked the question and she answered” instead of actually writing said question/answer). It was…fine…though a lot went unresolved. I liked the Iceland setting (one of my favorite trips ever and I need to return). #52Books23 #NordicNoir

Finished this one a while back and forgot to review it. Book #2 of this series was another winner for me. I have already bought #3.

I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!

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A light pick, as the language is mostly formulaic and a little predictable. But I like Hulda, the middle-aged detective, and I enjoyed learning about the Icelandic landscape and culture.

This was such a pleasant surprise!! I was dreading this #52Books23 prompt #NordicNoir but honestly I loved it!! A perfect blend of psychological and criminal thriller with a like-able police duo and a mostly believable story. Novel ends on a mini cliffhanger so I‘m hoping another book will follow. As far as the gruesome factor, it‘s manageable but does contain a healthy dose of ICKINESS 😳

#52Books23 #NordicNoir #Creepy #SerialKiller or a cozy for @TrishB

Icelandic detective Hulda investigates the murder of a refugee. A quick and satisfying read, not terribly original but enjoyable all the same.